About the role#
This internship is a full-time, paid position based in Greenville, South Carolina, for the Summer 2027 term. As a member of the materials management team, you will contribute to planning, procurement, material flow, and process improvement projects. You will work on-site and must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
What you'll do#
- Lead or contribute to high-impact operational projects.
- Analyze shop floor layouts and material handling processes to design efficient material flow pathways.
- Evaluate Work in Process and inventory storage strategies.
- Develop and implement optimized supermarket layouts, Kanban systems, and inventory control mechanisms.
- Map procurement and production processes to identify bottlenecks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and reduce lead times.
- Assist in building and updating capacity models for key manufacturing lines.
- Evaluate machine, labor, and space utilization to support production scaling decisions.
- Use enterprise resource planning systems and data visualization tools to track key performance indicators.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university as a Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior.
- Pursuit of a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Demonstrated academic achievement and interest in business, sourcing, or supply chain.
- Ability to work in a team environment, communicate clearly, and follow through on commitments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to organize information, identify trends, and summarize insights.
- Experience with AI tools.
- Ability to work with data, spreadsheets, and dashboards.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Adaptability, attention to detail, and a commitment to integrity and continuous improvement.
Location & details#
- Location: Greenville, South Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
About GE
GE is a public company founded in 1892. It operates in the industrial machinery manufacturing sector. The business maintains a presence in fields such as aviation, energy, power, and healthcare. Its headquarters are located in Boston, Massachusetts, and the firm employs over 10,000 people.
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